- Best overall Android phone: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Best camera: Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
- Best small flagship phone: Samsung Galaxy S25
- Best budget Android phone: Honor 400 Pro
- Best display: Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold
- Best for battery life: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Best AI integration: Google Pixel 10 Pro
- Best mid-range Android phone: Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- Best foldable Android phone: Samsung Z Fold7
From premium flagship models with advanced features to more budget-friendly devices that deliver outstanding value, we’ve reviewed the best Android phones on the market. Android handsets stand out for their flexibility, customisation options, and a wide range of apps, making them a favourite for users prioritising versatility.
Our selection includes the best affordable Android devices, phones with exceptional camera technology, and compact options for those who prefer smaller handsets. You’ll find detailed specs, features, and insights into why each phone makes the cut.
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Our top picks of the best Android phones
Best overall Android phone: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra takes our top spot as the best overall Android phone of 2025. Blending sleekness and strength with a huge range of thoughtful features, this flagship handset is Samsung’s most innovative model yet.
With a custom-made Galaxy Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, the Galaxy S25 Ultra is seriously powerful. Thanks to inbuilt Galaxy AI software, performance and productivity come second nature. Features like Circle to Search make everyday browsing feel more intuitive – you don’t even have to leave the app you’re on to search, making planning and researching easier than ever. We’re a particular fan of the Interpreter tool, which allows you to translate in-person conversations in real time, meaning you can communicate with ease wherever you are in the world.
Although pricier than other Android releases, the Galaxy S25 Ultra is the best of the best Samsung has to offer, balancing Samsung’s years of experience with long-term software support. We think it’s a more than reliable choice if you’re looking to invest in a high-quality flagship phone, and with 7 years of software and security updates included from launch, it’ll see you through many years to come.
- Release date: February 2025
- Dimensions: 162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2mm
- Weight: 218g
- Display size and resolution: 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display (3120 x 1440)
- OS: Android 15
- Refresh rate: 120Hz
- Storage: 256GB, 512GB or 1TB
- CPU: Snapdragon 8 Elite
- RAM: 12GB
- Battery: 5,000mAh
- Rear cameras: 200MP + 50MP + 50MP + 10MP
- Front camera: 12MP
- IP rating: IP68
- Ultra-strong titanium frame means your phone both looks and feels strong and durable
- IP68 rating keeps your handset protected from water and dust
- Powerful camera set-up with four inbuilt studio-quality lenses
This handset’s on the heftier side – so if you’re looking for a compact, discreet phone, this might not be the best device for you. We’d recommend the S25 model instead, which comes in at a more compact 6.2-inches.
Best camera: Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL sets a high bar for mobile photography, leveraging Google’s cutting-edge photography software and AI capabilities.
The triple-lens camera system is built for professional-level shooting with a 50MP wide lens, a 48MP ultrawide lens and a 48MP telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom for detailed long-distance shots.
Camera lenses themselves aside, there’s plenty to love when it comes to editing your snaps. The expansive 6.8-inch display makes visuals pop, perfect for reviewing your shots in all their glory. With additional features like Night Sight for low light photography and Magic Eraser for revolutionary editing, AI works to take your photos up another notch still.
- Release date: August 2025
- Dimensions: 162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5mm
- Weight: 232g
- Display size and resolution: 6.8-inch Super Actua display (1344 x 2992)
- OS: Android 16
- Refresh rate: 120Hz
- Storage: 256GB, 512GB or 1TB
- CPU: Google Tensor G5
- RAM: 16GB
- Battery: 5,200mAh
- Rear cameras: 50MP + 48MP + 48MP
- Front camera: 42MP
- IP rating: IP68
- Most advanced Google Pixel AI integrations yet, including Gemini assistant and more
- Professional-quality photos and videos with a 50MP triple lens rear camera
- Long-lasting powerful 5,200mAh battery with quick charging speeds
Best small flagship phone: Samsung Galaxy S25
If you’d prefer a more compact day-to-day phone, the Samsung Galaxy S25 is the perfect choice for you. Small but mighty, this handset wraps up fantastic cameras, a bright display and clever Galaxy AI integrations within a tougher design. With a sleek aluminium frame and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 covering the display, the S25 feels durable and sturdy, without losing that classic sleek Samsung feel. It’s easy to use, too - this handset sat comfortably in our hand, without having to stretch to use the full screen.
By harnessing the same cutting-edge tech found in larger models, the Samsung Galaxy S25 brings you eons of flagship-level power in a pocket-friendly size. It runs on a custom-made Snapdragon 8 Elite processor – the same excellent model used across the entire S25 lineup. We found this phone delivered on lightning-fast speeds even when jumping from app to app. Screens load quickly, with hardly any lag to be found when we were gaming and checking notifications at the same time.
- Release date: February 2025
- Dimensions: 146.9 x 70.5 x 7.2mm
- Weight: 162g
- Display size and resolution: 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display (2340 x 1080)
- OS: Android 15
- Refresh rate: 120Hz
- Storage: 128GB, 256GB or 512GB
- CPU: Snapdragon 8 Elite
- RAM: 12GB
- Battery: 4,000mAh
- Rear cameras: 50MP + 10 MP + 12MP
- Front camera: 12MP
- IP rating: IP68
- Enjoy some of Samsung’s greatest features at a more accessible price
- Snapdragon 8 Elite processor delivers lightning-fast performance
- Powerful triple-lens camera system captures professional-grade photos
Best budget Android phone: Honor 400 Pro
With an impressive array of AI tools and flagship-worthy design, the Honor 400 Pro has plenty to write home about. It’s the new-and-improved camera that shines in our eyes though, with a 200MP main lens making the 400 Pro a real contender for the best budget Android phone of the year so far.
Mirroring the S25 Ultra’s 200MP lens, the 400 Pro’s camera uses a combination of traditional camera technology and AI tools to deliver top-quality snaps at the touch of a button. This is one of the most user-friendly phone cameras we’ve tried. Capturing landscape shots in wintry, windy conditions was simple, with OIS stabilisation picking up intricate details. AI Super Zoom is there to fill in any blanks too, leaving you with images that feel crystal-clear and hyper-realistic without editing.
Cameras aside, the 400 Pro boasts excellent battery life (at 5,300mAh, it can hold charge for longer than many flagship handsets) and quick charging times when you do need to top up. The Ultra Bright display loads beautifully thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor running things behind the scenes. If you’re looking for a more budget-friendly phone that doesn’t skimp on features, this is the one for you.
- Release date: May 2025
- Dimensions: 160.8 x 76.1 x 8.1mm
- Weight: 205g
- Display size and resolution: 6.7-inch AMOLED display (2800 x 1280)
- OS: MagicOS 9.0 (based on Android 15)
- Refresh rate: 120Hz
- Storage: 512GB
- CPU: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- RAM: 12GB
- Battery: 5,300mAh
- Rear cameras: 200MP + 50MP + 12MP
- Front camera: 50MP
- IP rating: IP68 and IP69
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor allows for responsive gameplay and effortless scrolling
- Superb battery life, with 5,300mAh on offer
- 5,000 nits peak brightness makes colours, games and videos pop
This handset bridges the gap between a mid-range and flagship phone. If you’re looking for a bargain mid-range phone, the cost of this handset might be something you consider, but if you’re on the hunt for a cheaper phone boasting a wide array of top-quality features, this is the one for you.
Best display: Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold
The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold provides the portability of a smartphone and the productivity of a small tablet, all in one efficient powerhouse of a handset. Redefining what a foldable phone can be with seamless, immersive displays, it boasts a huge 8-inch unfolded display. We genuinely struggled to spot the crease when that big, beautiful screen was opened up: it’s ideal for catching up on a show while you’re commuting, or juggling a few apps on the go.
Google have made great strides in the durability of this handset, too. Covered by Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on both the cover glass and back, it’s framed by spacecraft-grade aluminium, making for a slim, silky-feeling device that looks polished and expensive. According to Google, the updated hinge can withstand a huge 10 years of folding and unfolding – this is an investment device that’s going to last you for years to come.
- Release date: October 2025
- Dimensions: Unfolded: 155.2 x 150.4 x 5.2mm, folded: 155.2 x 76.3 x 10.8mm
- Weight: 258g
- Display size and resolution: Unfolded: 8-inch Super Actual Flex display (2076 x 2152), folded: 6.4-inch Actua display (1080 x 2364)
- OS: Android 16
- Refresh rate: 60-120Hz
- Storage: 256GB, 512GB or 1TB
- CPU: Google Tensor G5
- RAM: 16GB
- Battery: 5,015mAh
- Rear cameras: 48MP + 10.5MP + 10.8MP
- Front camera: 10MP
- Inner camera: 10MP
- IP rating: IP68
- Stunning quad-curved AMOLED display is a real delight to use
- A speedy 120 Hz refresh rate makes sure there’s very little lag, even when you’re flipping from your folded display to unfolded
- Bumper-sized battery clocking in at 5,015mAh
Best for battery life: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
As well as being our pick for the best overall Android phone, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra takes the winning spot for battery life, too. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and 5,000mAh battery, this model is engineered to deliver reliable, long-lasting power.
Whether you’re a frequent traveller, dedicated streamer, or just want to maximise your screen time, the Ultra’s battery life can last you an impressive 31 hours of video playback. To ensure your battery lasts longer still, you can also use the handset’s ‘Device Care’ feature, which helps diagnose any battery drain issues and ensures that it’s always optimised. This is an investment phone that really feels like it’s designed to go the distance.
- Release date: February 2025
- Dimensions: 162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2mm
- Weight: 218g
- Display size and resolution: 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display (3120 x 1440)
- OS: Android 15
- Refresh rate: 120Hz
- Storage: 256GB, 512GB or 1TB
- CPU: Snapdragon 8 Elite
- RAM: 12GB
- Battery: 5,000mAh
- Rear cameras: 200MP + 50MP + 50MP + 10MP
- Front camera: 12MP
- IP rating: IP68
- Snapdragon 8 Elite powerhouse processor smoothly switches between apps
- Immersive 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display
- Built-in S pen makes tapping and swiping easier than ever
As this is Samsung’s flagship handset, Galaxy AI capabilities are integrated throughout the device. If you'd prefer greater user control, the Honor 200 Pro is not as AI-driven as other handsets on our list.
Best AI integration: Google Pixel 10 Pro
When it comes to AI integration, the Google Pixel 10 Pro takes first place as a truly smart smartphone. This handset isn’t just built with AI, it’s designed fully around it, delivering an entirely integrated mobile experience.
Featuring innovative tools like Magic Cue, an intelligent personal assistant that runs in the background, all your information can be seamlessly connected across your Google apps. It’s a genuinely helpful tool that means you’ll never miss an appointment or birthday, or even struggle to find directions. If you’re trying to find a vegetarian restaurant with your friend, Magic Cue will suggest options for you – and once you’ve made a booking, it’ll add the details to your calendar without you putting in the admin time. It’s an ingenious feature that’s one of the best use cases of AI we’ve seen in the smartphone world so far.
In terms of photo editing, Camera Coach helps guide you through setting up shots, snapping your image and editing it. You'll get useful tips to help you craft a perfect scene thanks to improved contextual awareness – and editing out unwanted objects in your shot is easier than ever, too.
- Release date: August 2025
- Dimensions: 152.8 x 72 x 8.6mm
- Weight: 207g
- Display size and resolution: 6.3-inch Super Actua OLED display (1280 x 2856)
- OS: Android 16
- Refresh rate: 1-120Hz
- Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB or 1TB
- CPU: Google Tensor G5
- RAM: 16GB
- Battery: 4,870mAh
- Rear cameras: 50MP + 48MP + 48MP
- Front camera: 42 MP
- IP rating: IP68
- Super Actua OLED display with 3,300 nits peak brightness for incredible clarity in any light
- Google Tensor G5 processor delivers top performance with enhanced AI capabilities
- Pro-level triple camera set-up with advanced shooting, wide, and ultrawide lenses
Best mid-range Android phone: Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
For an excellent mid-range device that delivers flagship-like features at a more accessible price, you’ll find no better than the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE .
The Fan Edition line wraps up users’ favourite components into a more affordable package, and the latest iteration really packs a punch.
There are significant upgrades from this handset’s predecessor, with a lighter design that builds on the rounded corners and slim camera bar of the S24 FE. Specs wise, you’ll get a larger 4,900mAh battery with faster wired charging and a polished 12MP selfie camera.
We loved the brightness of the immersive Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen. Instantly responsive thanks to a 120Hz refresh rate, Vision Booster automatically adjusts your screen brightness to your environment. If you’re checking your phone at night, you’ll open your phone to a dimmer screen, and if you’re looking for directions in the bright summer sun, you’ll get an automatically brighter screen, too.
- Release date: September 2025
- Dimensions: 161.3 x 76.6 x 7.4mm
- Weight: 190g
- Display size and resolution: 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X (1080 x 2340)
- OS: Android 16
- Refresh rate: 120Hz
- Storage: 256GB or 512GB
- CPU: Samsung Exynos 2400
- RAM: 8GB
- Battery: 4,900mAh
- Rear cameras: 50MP + 12MP + 8MP
- Front camera: 12MP
- IP rating: IP68
- Lighter, faster design compared to the S24 FE, with a bigger battery to boot
- Professional-quality photos and videos with a triple-camera system
- Long-lasting 4,900mAh battery will easily keep you going all day long
Whilst the storage capacity for this handset is solid for a mid-range Android phone, if you’re always running out of space and want to level up your storage capacity, try the Samsung Z Fold7 . With options of 256GB, 512GB or even 1TB, there’s plenty of room for apps, photos, videos and more.
Best foldable Android phone: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is Samsung’s thinnest, lightest foldable model yet, and so takes the crown for the best foldable Android in our eyes. Sleek and slim, this packhorse of a handset is reinforced with Advanced Armor Aluminium frame and an innovative Armor FlexHinge that means you can flip from display to display without a hitch.
Once you’ve got that full display open, there’s plenty to marvel at. Sitting seamlessly flat, the huge 8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display feels cinematic thanks to crisp resolution and stunning colour quality. The 120Hz refresh rate plays a great supporting role here, effortlessly loading apps and AI features as you move around that immersive screen. It’s perfect for gaming, but we found it most useful for video calling on the split screen. In Flex Mode, you can effectively use your phone as an on-the-go laptop, video calling on the top half of your screen, and typing on the bottom.
- Release date: July 2025
- Dimensions: Unfolded: 143.2 x 158.4 x 4.2mm, folded: 78.2 x 158.4 x 8.9mm
- Weight: 215g
- Display size and resolution: Unfolded: 8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X (2184 x 1968), folded: 6.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X (2520 x 1080)
- OS: Android 16
- Refresh rate: 120Hz
- Storage: 256GB, 512GB or 1TB
- CPU: Snapdragon 8 Elite
- RAM: 12GB or 16GB
- Battery: 4,400mAh
- Rear cameras: 200MP + 12MP + 10MP
- Front camera: 10MP
- IP rating: IP48
- Enhanced immersive 8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X main display
- Versatile and pocket-friendly at just 8.9mm thick when folded
- Ultra-tough with innovative Armor FlexHinge for maximum fold protection
Summary
Whether you’re a keen photographer looking for a top-tier camera or you need a battery that’ll see you through a whole day and more, we have an option for every budget and need. Browse our roundup of the best phones of the year for more inspiration.
FAQs
The software support your phone receives depends on the manufacturer. Google and Samsung generally offer the longest support, with up to 7 years of software and security updates for their devices. Brands like Xiaomi, Honor, and Motorola typically offer fewer years of updates, so it’s always best to check with your provider before you purchase a new phone.
You can find out what Android version your phone uses by heading to ‘Settings’. Depending on your phone’s manufacturer, you’ll be able to find the version of Android your phone supports in the ‘About’ information, or ‘Software information’.